Community Clean Energy Planning, Training, and Implementation Planning in Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk)

Lead Proponent

Heiltsuk Economic Development Corp

Project Objectives

The Heiltsuk Economic Development Corp. is engaging with residents of Haíɫzaqv Nation to create a community clean energy plan aimed to reduce dependency on burning fossil fuels for heat and power; reclaim their relationship with the environment; bring the community back in line with Haíɫzaqv Gvi’ilas; create a long-term community vision, grounded in the community’s needs and wants; improve Haíɫzaqv health and safety; and promote innovation and build a green economy in the community.

Expected Results

Through engagement, education, and training, a Community Energy Vision will be developed and the project will provide community members with training and capacity building to increase knowledge and skills around negotiation governance, conservation, wood-based power and heat, energy efficiency, and clean energy.